Which transistor to choose for Arduino?
Implementing many projects using Arduino boards requires choosing the right transistor. What to look for when shopping?
Maciej Figiel
8 March 2022
Category: Tips
Electro-waste – what to do with it?
Poorly disposed of waste electronic equipment can cause a serious threat to the environment. So what to do with old electronics?
Maciej Figiel
7 March 2022
A telescope for beginners – a brief buying guide
If you want to start your adventure with astronomy, it is necessary to equip yourself with good quality equipment. So which telescope should you buy?
Maciej Figiel
2 March 2022
Proper use of the calliper
Precise measurements are possible with a device such as a calliper. But how to read the measurements it gives?
Maciej Figiel
28 February 2022
Which smoke detector to choose?
A smoke detector is an essential part of the security system in homes, offices and public institutions. Which detector to choose for which application?
Maciej Figiel
3 February 2022
Building a NAS server – Raspberry Pi 4
The security of important files can be ensured with little cost and effort – just configure your Raspberry Pi properly as a… NAS server.
Maciej Figiel
2 February 2022
Which thermoconducting paste to choose?
Thermal conductive paste is an all too often underestimated component of a cooling system, on which the reliability of the device and its performance may depend.
Maciej Figiel
1 February 2022
How to print details with the highest precision? The ingenious DLP printing technology
How do you produce highly detailed models in your own workshop at home? Learn about DLP printing technology and how to apply it.
Maciej Figiel
31 January 2022
Epoxy resin – how to get started?
Epoxy resin has now become one of the most popular materials in amateur and professional projects for furniture, decoration or jewellery. See what you need to bear in mind when using it.
Maciej Figiel
25 January 2022
Twilight sensor installation – step by step
Twilight sensors and automations are basic equipment of street, building and garden lighting systems.
Maciej Figiel
20 January 2022
How to charge a car battery?
Maintaining the recommended level of charge of a car battery is advisable both for its longevity and for utility reasons – how best to charge the battery?
Maciej Figiel
18 January 2022
An intelligent old car? Is it possible?
The dream of an intelligent vehicle does not have to remain in the realm of desire. Today, every owner of four wheels can put a pinch of modernity into their car.
Maciej Figiel
14 January 2022
Which Raspberry Pi emulator to choose?
Enthusiasts of vintage computers and iconic consoles don’t need to invest in expensive vintage machines – a Raspberry Pi with a suitable emulator will suffice.
Maciej Figiel
12 January 2022
Earning with a 3D printer
The 3D printer is nowadays an integral part of many makers’ home workshops. Is it possible to successfully monetise an already owned, private machine?
Maciej Figiel
11 January 2022
Choosing a bluetooth adapter
Under the term Bluetooth adapter there are several types of devices – it is worth knowing the similarities and differences in order to correctly choose a model for a given application.
Maciej Figiel
10 January 2022
Smart Home – an easy way to enhance your home with cool features
Swift review of the most common smart home automation applications and the benefits provided by using such installations.
Marcin Lesiński
22 September 2021
Time to learn a new skill. Debunking five soldering myths
Is soldering hard? Dangerous? Expensive? Let’s turn this white noise of mostly incorrect opinions into sorted list of facts as hard as soldered metal.
Oskar Pacelt
6 September 2021
Expand your RPi. Essential & must-have Raspberry Pi addons – part 3
Third collection of best Raspberry Pi accessories at Botland store. Don’t leave the best minicomputer in the world completely naked.
Oskar Pacelt
12 August 2021
Expand your RPi. Essential & must-have Raspberry Pi addons – part 2
Equipping Raspberry Pi can be fun like item collecting or expanding your wardrobe. Discover must-have accessories and standalones at Botland store blog.
Oskar Pacelt
4 August 2021
What’s New at Botland? #41
Artillery, hornet, genius, ATTENs, Snapmaker rotators… Sounds like a carousel ride at the funfair? It’s What’s New at Botland series!
Oskar Pacelt
23 July 2021
Not sure how to choose a 3D printer for yourself? Answer these big five questions first
At first it all comes down to print 3D basics. Don’t get caught up in questions. Browse the store knowing what you’re looking at.
Oskar Pacelt
21 July 2021
ESP32 – connection with SR501 PIR motion detector & OLED screen
Just another tutorial in the ESP32 module series. Today we will be connecting it with PIR motion sensor and OLED display.
Oskar Pacelt
29 June 2021
ESP32 – connection to DS18B20 temperature sensor
ESP32 module has gained its popularity due to its small size, huge capabilities, wireless communication and small price. It allows you to create an unlimited
Oskar Pacelt
29 June 2021
Connecting ESP32 with DHT11 sensor and displaying data
In previous articles, we combined the ESP32 with a simple DS18B20 temperature sensor and an OLED display, which also displayed the data received from the
Oskar Pacelt
21 June 2021